The Risks in High-Value Transactions
Commercial Property Requires Strategic Legal Insight
Commercial property transactions are complex — involving finance, zoning, compliance, and contractual negotiation. Our attorneys safeguard your investments by ensuring that every detail aligns with the Deeds Registry Act, Property Valuation Act, and municipal bylaws.
Commercial property deals involve significant capital and complex legal frameworks. A poorly handled transaction can lead to disastrous outcomes, including zoning violations, problematic lease agreements that diminish property value, unforeseen liabilities, and costly disputes. Our role is to provide the strategic legal oversight necessary to protect your investment.
We Handle:
- Acquisitions & Disposals:
We provide comprehensive legal oversight for the sale of commercial property, including office blocks, retail centres, and industrial parks.
Read About the Transfer Process → - Commercial Lease Agreements:
We draft, negotiate, and review complex commercial lease agreements in South Africa for landlords and tenants.
Explore Landlord & Tenant Law → - Property Development:
We act as legal advisors for property development projects, assisting with zoning applications, subdivisions, and regulatory compliance. - Property Finance:
Our team assists with the legal requirements for securing and structuring commercial property finance.
Bond Registration Services → - Sectional Title & Body Corporate Law
Advising developers and trustees on sectional title scheme setup, management, and dispute resolution.
Learn About Sectional Title Law → - Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Resolving contract, lease, or construction disputes through negotiation, mediation, and, if needed, litigation.
Commercial Mediation & Arbitration →
- Offer & Due Diligence – We investigate title, servitudes, and compliance issues.
- Agreement Drafting – Commercial terms are negotiated and documented.
- Clearances & Approvals – Rates, zoning, and environmental clearances secured.
- Lodgement & Registration – Documents lodged at the Deeds Office.
- Post-Transfer Compliance – Lease or tenant management, handover, and registration updates.
- Inadequate Due Diligence: Failing to thoroughly investigate a property’s zoning rights, existing tenant leases, and potential servitudes can lead to costly surprises.
- Poorly Drafted Lease Agreements: Using a generic lease template for a commercial property can fail to address crucial issues like tenant usage, maintenance responsibilities, and escalation clauses.
Learn About Lease Drafting → - Ignoring Tax Implications: Not structuring the purchase or sale correctly can lead to unforeseen VAT, CGT, or transfer duty liabilities.
- Failing to Secure a Watertight Sale Agreement: Ambiguities in the sale agreement regarding warranties, defects, or suspensive conditions are a primary cause of disputes.
- Late Bond or Transfer Payments – Delay registration and project timelines.
- Ignoring the Mediation Requirement – The Gauteng High Court’s directive encourages mediation before litigation.
Mandatory Mediation Explained →
- Lease breaches and rent arrears
- Construction and contractor disputes
- Delayed transfers and financing issues
- Boundary or title disagreements
- Read About Commercial Mediation →
- Deep Commercial Insight: We understand the business of property. Our advice is always pragmatic, commercially minded, and aligned with your investment goals.
- End-to-End Project Management: We manage every legal aspect of your transaction, from initial due diligence to final registration.
- Proactive Risk Mitigation: Our primary focus is on identifying and neutralizing potential legal and financial risks before they can impact your investment.
- Responsive & Efficient Service: We know that in business, time is money. Our team is structured to provide efficient, responsive service to keep your transactions moving forward.
- Registered Conveyancers – Licensed for commercial property registration and transfer.
- Business-Minded Solutions – Focused on protecting ROI and limiting liability.
- Accredited Mediators – Qualified under the Gauteng High Court directive for dispute resolution.
Questions Answered • Confidence Built
Commercial Property FAQs
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